Notes From a Cyber Trader

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I'm a retail ("same day"/swing) trader who trades between 40 and 60 trades a month. I primarily trade from an RSP and secondarily from a TFSA account through a discount broker. I'm convinced the whole marketplace is set up to position the "retail trader" at a disadvantage - Starting with you're very own online discount investing broker! 99% of my stock picks are from the TSX Venture board. I do not make stock recommendations. Those who do, do it out of self interest and prey on others so that they can sell them their stocks in the end and then announce they closed their position. Why else would you tell someone to buy?? As Ayn Rand professed - There is no such thing as altruism. I will on occasion disclose stocks I routinely trade but do not recommend them. Its your job to pick your stocks and develop a trading strategy. My blog includes info on: - Mining and Energy Stocks. - Online trading - Technology - Current events - Books/Music

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• Canadian "Traders" lead to merger talks

  
  
  93 Reads | 0 Comments | January 11, 2011
  
  

  Of Note:Financial firms are feeling the strain of lower trading volumes and climbing costs for technology and regulatory compliance.For those that operate retail brokerages, less trading in equities by investors means lower commission income, while low interest rates mean the income from investing client balances has disappeared._________________________________________________________________...

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• TFSA's strength not maximized

  
  
  139 Reads | 0 Comments | January 10, 2011
  
  

  Of Note:Almost half of respondents are still unsure of which investments they would use inside a TFSA and only 13% consider alternatives such as mutual funds.____________________________________________________________________________________________Canadians not tapping TFSA's strengthGarry Marr, Financial Post · Friday, Jan. 7, 2011Canadians are not doing enough to take advantage of...

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• Internet ID for Americans

  
  
  135 Reads | 2 Comments | January 9, 2011
  
  

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• Why I Trade Penny Stocks - Part 26

  
  
  3538 Reads | 0 Comments | January 9, 2011
  
  

  December 2010 results________________________I am a retail trader and all of my trades involve TSX Venture Exchange companies. My "Why I Trade Penny Stocks" posts are meant to shed  light on some of the workings of trading from your RSP and TFSA accounts._______________________________The following chart is taken from my RBC Direct Investing Account. It tracks the progression of both my RSP and...

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• 10 unloved U.S. stocks predicted to rise up to 120%

  
  
  180 Reads | 0 Comments | December 17, 2010
  
  

  10 unloved U.S. stocks predicted to rise up to 120%Jake LynchBoston— TheStreet.comPublished Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 3:01PM ESTMorningstar covers more than 1,700 stocks, only 34 of which receive its highest five-star rating. Of those, the following 10 trade at a deep discount to fair value. As the economy gains steam, these companies' businesses will improve and their shares will reflect...

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• Mining for dividends in resource stocks

  
  
  243 Reads | 0 Comments | December 17, 2010
  
  

  Mining for dividends in resource stocksSONALI VERMAFrom Thursday's Globe and MailPosted on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 7:16PM ESTWhat we’re looking forResource companies that are likely to pay out or increase dividends.With the recent surge in commodity prices, mining companies are rolling in cash. What better way to use it than to return it to investors?“With companies like Freeport McMoRan...

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• 50 most commonly used passwords

  
  
  139 Reads | 0 Comments | December 16, 2010
  
  

  The Top 50 Leaked Gawker Passwords are Mostly Stupid By MATT MARQUEZ Dec 2010Mel Brook's Spaceballs is a hilarious movie. It is not, however, a good source of inspiration for a secure password.The Wall Street Journal combed through 188,279 passwords decrypted and released by the "Gnosis" group that hacked into the Gawker network's user database last weekend. Then, it...

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• Top10 riskiest online Canadian cities

  
  
  123 Reads | 0 Comments | December 12, 2010
  
  

  Cybercrime costing billions of dollars Top10 riskiest online Canadian cities1. Burlington, Ont.2. Port Coquitlam, B.C.3. Langley, B.C.4. Vancouver5. Calgary6. Oakville, Ont.7. Markham, Ont.8. Toronto9. Kelowna, B.C.10. Kitchener, Ont.The rankings were determined through a combination of data on cyber attacks and potential malware infections, and third-party data about online behaviour. Both...

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